Tutorials
Welcome to our tutorial section, where we offer content on securing your digital life, business security, and protecting your privacy. Our goal is to help you navigate the digital world and stay updated on the latest trends, threats, and best practices in online security.
Our blog provides practical articles and tutorials on topics like:
- Securing your devices and accounts
- Removing personal content
- Online safety for children and families
- Recovering hacked online accounts
- Understanding cybersecurity terms
We regularly update our content to keep you informed and empowered in maintaining a secure online presence. Join us in staying one step ahead of cyber threats in today’s digital world.
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Removing a Meta Account From Facebook
Hackers are constantly evolving new techniques to fool their victims. One of their latest tricks is to attach a Meta account to a hacked Facebook account. This is a particularly nasty trick as the user may think they’ve completely recovered their account and removed the hacker from Facebook. But deep in their Accounts Center, the…
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How to Fight Online Blackmail and Digital Extortion
The threat of blackmail and extortion has become more prevalent as cybercriminals refine their techniques. They use various tactics to obtain compromising material, while scammers might deceive their targets into thinking they possess such information in order to extort money. Navigating these situations can be difficult, but this article aims to provide you with essential…
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Recover a Hacked Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide
If your Instagram account has been hacked or you’ve lost access, don’t panic. Follow these essential steps to recover and secure your account efficiently. Stay Calm and Avoid Common Mistakes In moments of stress, it’s easy to make mistakes that could hinder your chances of recovery. Here are the top mistakes to avoid: 5 Mistakes…
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How to Recover a Facebook Business Page
Has your Facebook Business Page or Business Manager been compromised by a hacker or a disgruntled employee? We know how stressful and frustrating it can be to lose control of your online presence. The good news is that recovery is possible. Below are some scenarios that could help guide you in reclaiming your Facebook page.…
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How to recover a hacked Facebook account
Losing access to your Facebook account is a distressing experience. To help you regain control, we at Hacked.com have compiled a comprehensive guide following our best practices on how to recover a hacked Facebook account. While we can’t cover every possible scenario in this article, we aim to provide the best guidance possible. If you…
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How To Tell Your Facebook Has Been Hacked
Facebook is one of the most vulnerable social media platforms due to its massive user base, making it a prime target for hackers and scammers. Understanding how to recognize and confirm a hack is crucial. Below is our comprehensive guide to help you determine if your Facebook account has been compromised. Suspicious Emails or Messages…
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How to Report a Hacker & Contact Authorities
Hackers and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant threats to individuals and organizations. Fortunately, avenues are available to report these malicious activities and protect oneself from further harm. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to report a hacker, where to file police reports or legal reports, and the importance of being vigilant…
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Take these steps if you’ve been hacked
If you notice changes to your password or receive suspicious login alerts, it’s possible your account has been hacked. If you’re locked out and can’t recover it, you might have been hacked. Here are immediate steps to take if your online account has been compromised. Notify Friends, Family, and Followers Inform your contacts that your…
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How AI Will Cause Havoc with TAIA
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be damaging to businesses and countries. Not because they pose an immediate threat as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), which is a different story altogether, but because of the vast possibilities to fool an audience. Within a few years, we will not be able to tell the difference between what has…
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Artificial General Intelligence is Upon Us, and it’s Time to Prepare
Sam Altman, the past and current CEO of OpenAI, might have hidden results about a secret project named Q* (Q-star) for the previous board. As noted by The Information: OpenAI Made an AI Breakthrough Before Altman Firing, Stoking Excitement and Concern Source. This seems to be one of the likely reasons why the board fired…
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How to Enable Automatic App Updates on iPhone
This video teaches you how to enable automatic app updates on your iPhone. This has saved me a lot of time and has increased my phone security. Multiple apps tend to send out critical security patches once they are discovered, but it’s hard to be quick enough to install those updates yourself. If you don’t…
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How to Check if Your Phone is Hacked
Do you think your phone has been hacked? Look for signs of a hacked iPhone or Android like those listed below. Signs of a compromised smartphone What should you do if you think your phone is hacked? Preventative Strategies: Staying Ahead of Hackers Proactive measures are your best defense against malware and hackers. Regular updates,…
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How to File a Consumer or Privacy Complaint in Your Country
Navigating the complexities of consumer rights, data protection, and privacy issues is hard, especially when trying to recover control of personal or business-related information online. This guide provides a comprehensive list of resources for filing consumer or privacy complaints in various countries. These entities are instrumental in upholding consumer rights and addressing privacy concerns. And…
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California’s Attorney General No Longer Aids in Recovering Hacked Facebook Accounts
Since we discovered in 2021 that California’s Attorney General Consumer Complaint form could help individuals and businesses escalate issues related to hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts to Meta Inc., the usage of the form has grown significantly. This method has seen success in the past, providing a glimmer of hope for those locked out of…
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How to stop impersonation
It’s difficult to stop the risk of being impersonated online; however, there are multiple steps you can take to be better protected than your peers. When we at Hacked.com discuss impersonation, we mainly consider online impersonation and the creation of fake social media profiles impersonating executives, business professionals, celebrities, or influencers. Why do scammers impersonate?…